Understanding how food demand responds to income and price changes is essential for anticipating global food needs and expected consumption patterns, and for designing effective food policies.
Boeng Sneh Lake in Ba Phnom, Prey Veng, Cambodia has reached a major milestone in sustainable water and fisheries management. In late 2025, the District Technical Working Group (DTWG) secured Provincial Department of Water Resources and Meteorology (PDoWRAM) funding to replace the lake’s deteriorated water gate.
Beyond income, smoked fish is woven into local food cultures. It is easy to store, quick to cook, and forms an important protein source for households with limited dietary diversity.
IFPRI and Mercy Corps researchers will share more insights on graduation models in fragile contexts, with reflections from a panel of experts, at a policy seminar on January 21, 2026—both in person at our Washington, D.C. office and online. Join us for the discussion!
Poor diets are now the leading global risk factor for chronic disease. A new policy note from IFPRI, CGIAR’s TAFSSA initiative, and MSSRF unpacks what’s driving India’s cereal-heavy, increasingly ultra-processed diets, and lays out practical, evidence-based actions to shift the food environment.
In Southern Africa, a seasonal forecast is more than just a map of probabilities; it is a lifeline for millions of producers.
In Cambodia, where rice is life, climate change is shaking the foundation. Intensifying droughts, falling prices, and unpredictable rainfall means the monoculture model is breaking down. Integrated rice-field pond systems (RFP) appear to be a solution, as successfully piloted under the CGIAR–Asian Mega Delta initiative.
Partnership will focus on agricultural innovation and sustainable practices to boost food security.